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Poland‑Sweden A26 submarine deal progresses

Overview

Poland’s naval modernisation moved forward in late June 2026 when Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Sweden’s Ulf Kristersson signed the execution contract for the “Orka” programme, securing three A26 Blekinge‑class submarines from Saab. The deal, valued at roughly SEK 47 billion (≈ $4.8 billion), sets a delivery window through 2038, with the first boat now expected in 2031 and full hand‑over by 2032.

The package includes a full weapons suite—heavy‑weight and light torpedoes and provision for a future missile capability—crew training, long‑term logistics and a maintenance partnership that integrates Polish defence‑industry firms. Saab will carry out maintenance, repair and overhaul work in Poland and coordinate a tender for a submarine‑rescue vessel.

To bridge the capability gap, Poland will lease the upgraded HMSSödermanland, a former Swedish A‑17‑class submarine modernised with Stirling air‑independent propulsion, for crew training beginning in August 2026 and for operational missions in the Baltic Sea during the lease period (October 2023 – October 2032). A support vessel derived from the former HMS Södermanland will also aid training and operations.

On 1 July 2026 Poland deployed the mine‑hunter ORP Mewa to NATO’s Standing Mine Countermeasures Group 1 as part of the Kormoran 2026 contingent, underscoring a broader contribution to Alliance maritime security while the submarine programme proceeds.

Entities

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa · Republic of Poland · Saab AB · HMSSödermanland

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Poland orders Saab A26 submarines with weapons package

    Poland signed a SEK 47 bn deal with Saab for three A26 submarines, delivery 2031‑2038, weapons package and lease of HMSSödermanland for training and Baltic operations.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Poland signs $4.8bn deal for Swedish A26 submarines

    Poland and Sweden signed a $4.8 bn contract for three A26 submarines, with MRO work and drone capabilities to be developed in Poland and deliveries slated for 2038.

  3. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Poland signs deal for three Swedish A26 submarines and deploys ORP Mewa to NATO mine‑countermeasures group

    Poland signed a memorandum to buy three Swedish A26 submarines and, on 1 July, deployed ORP Mewa to NATO’s mine‑countermeasures group, boosting its naval capabilities amid criticism over contract details.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Poland orders three Saab A26 submarines from Sweden

    Poland signed a SEK 47 billion contract with Saab for three A26 submarines, with deliveries by 2038 and a lease of HMS Södermanland until 2032.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 24 sources
    Poland signs multibillion submarine contract with Sweden's Saab

    Poland and Sweden signed a €4.8 bn deal for three Saab A26 submarines, delivery 2030‑2038, with training, logistics and a Baltic Sea security pact.

  6. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Poland secures three Swedish A26 submarines for its navy

    Poland signed a deal in Gdynia to buy three Swedish A26 submarines, boosting Baltic security and defence cooperation with Sweden.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Poland signs 47 billion submarine contract with Sweden's Saab

    Poland will buy submarines from Sweden's Saab for about 47 billion, a deal that PM Kristersson says will create thousands of jobs.

  8. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Poland to sign contract for three Swedish A26 submarines on June 29

    Poland will sign a June 29 contract in Gdynia to buy three Swedish A26 submarines, a 2027 gap‑filler, and related training and tech‑transfer agreements.

  9. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Poland signs 1.5 bn zł contract for two new hydrographic ships

    Poland awarded a 1.5 bn zł contract to Remontowa Shipbuilding for two 60‑metre hydrographic navy ships, funded by the EU SAFE programme and set to replace the 44‑year‑old fleet.

Sources

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